Sermons on Self Affliction:

Do Everything Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020

We all struggle with a "dual nature." We sort of like Bannon/The Hulk from the movies and comic books. It doesn't take much to move us away from Christ-likeness to self-interest and rebellion.

You can listen to this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2134049 Do Everything  Intro: • Jekyll & Hyde, The Hulk o Book cover o Jekyll/Hyde illustration o Bannon/Hulk o Bannon/Hulk meld • Stories like these illuminate the struggle in all of us. Good vs. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bankrupt Or Rich?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2019

This is the 13th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#13] BANKRUPT OR RICH? Ephesians 4:17-24 Introduction: Statistics show that 80% of millionaires earned the money themselves. Only 20% of millionaires inherited the money. Many of those who earned the money started with nothing. 2nd generation millionaires tend to not end up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Message: Peace Of God

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 20, 2021

Christmas, or coming of Jesus into the world, brought us peace in three ways. 1. Jesus brought us peace with God. 2. Jesus brought us peace with our own self. 3. Jesus brought us peace with others

The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom. Shalom is used as salutation by Jewish people at meeting or parting, meaning ‘peace’. Shalom means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity. Shalom doesn’t mean ‘absence of problems’ or ‘absence of trouble’. Rather, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Isaiah 53:5, John 14:27, John 16:33, Philippians 4:7, Romans 12:18, Acts 24:16, Colossians 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Is He?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 30, 2021

Have you found Him? Do you know Him? What place does Christ Jesus have in your life, in your world? Where is He?

Where Is He? – Matthew 2: 1 - 12 Intro: It was Christmas time and two children decided they were going to do their own version of a Christmas pageant using their cat as the baby Jesus. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. Anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejection - Unrighteous Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Fourth in our series on the spiritual states of man apart from God. The conclusion covers the states of rejecting God's truths through unrighteousness.

21 States of Man without God (Fourth in series) As we come to the conclusion of our four part series about the 21 states of man without God, we will look at the last five of our conditions that cause us to live apart from God. And it is my hope that each one of us who has listened to the entire ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2023

We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ.

Righteousness July 23, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:21 Supplemental Passage: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 21:2

Denomination: Baptist

Your Discipleship - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.

“If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23, ELT 1. The word to change everything – if: a. Not impossible. b. Expected or unexpected? c. But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2. Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:22, Luke 5:11, John 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Control Of One's Anger Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2024

In difficult situations, instead of simmering in anger or resentment, we are invited to release our desire for control and trust in God’s sovereignty, allowing His peace and love to replace our anger.

Self-Talk and Anger Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Have you ever felt so angry that you just wanted to scream out in fury? The Israelites, wandering in the wilderness, once again complained to Moses and Aaron about their lack of water, expressing their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're Angry Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

We’ve all been where David was—battling with our tempers, struggling with anger. Psalm 39 is not just a reflection of David’s struggle, but a lesson for us on what to do when we’re angry.

What To Do When You’re Angry! Psalm 39 Introduction: What makes the study of the Psalms so beautiful is the transparency of the inspired penman. Holy Spirit peels back the veneer and allows us to see into their hearts… as Psalmists share their hopes & fears, their faults & failures, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Of The Broken Seed: The Paradox Of A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon unpacks the powerful paradox of John 12:24-25, teaching that like a seed that must die to bear fruit, we must surrender our lives to find true fruitfulness and life eternal.

Introduction: The Unexpected King Let us transport ourselves to a moment thick with expectation. The city of Jerusalem is trembling with energy. Dust fills the air, mingling with the shouts of a jubilant crowd. The scent of crushed palm leaves is underfoot. It is the week of the Passover, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Communion isn’t just a private moment; it’s a shared act that shapes the church. In 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Paul corrects abuses and gives a pattern: remember Christ, proclaim His death until He comes, examine ourselves, and consider one another.

Old Man Thanks God for a Solitary Lunch This week we’re in our second week of our communion series, and before I get into the sermon today, I just want to go ahead and encourage you to grab the elements if you haven’t yet. We’re going to take communion today as part of the message, so if you need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perilous Times Shall Come

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 1, 2025

This sermon explores Paul’s warning about the moral and spiritual decline in the last days and concludes with a call to Spirit-filled living, urging believers not only to hold the form of godliness but to walk in its power through the Holy Spirit.

Perilous Times Shall Come Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 12:16-21, Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Unshared Unrivaled Unequaled

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025

Christ alone is the unshared, unrivaled, unequal Rock; surrender means stepping off the throne of self and letting Him reign today.

There’s a certain comfort, isn’t there, in imagining that somewhere out there is a man who carries the weight of spiritual certainty on his shoulders. He sits robed, enthroned, vested in centuries of tradition and expectation. His words ripple across continents. His gestures become symbols. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:2, Matthew 16:18, 1 Peter 2:4-7, Joshua 24:15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Disunity Of The Flesh

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 30, 2024

We need to stop singing that we are one in the Spirit and one in the Lord with there are twenty churches of like faith in a ten mile radius.

Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Attracted To God’s Goodness

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024

What could we observe on the person, who has been exposed or being drawn to a unique and higher level of experience – being attracted to God’s Goodness?

“When Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. And he divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them and pursued them to Hobah, north of Damascus. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-24

Denomination: Baptist